Chef Joey’s Mexican Calzone (Vegan)

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 3
Chef Joey's Mexican Calzone (Vegan) recipe for a spicy, cheesy twist on pizza night
in Vegan

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pizza crust , recipe ( no yeast-vegan )
1 package vegetarian chicken pieces
1/4 cup cooked corn , nibblets
1 medium onion , diced
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 chipotle chile in adobo ( chopped fine )
1/4 cup black olives ( fine chopped )
5 button mushrooms , chopped small
6 marinated artichoke hearts ( chopped fine )
1 jar marinara sauce ( or other tomato sauce )
1 package vegan cheese
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
560
Sugar
10g
Fat
17g
Chef Joey's Mexican Calzone is a flavorful and hearty take on pizza night. This recipe features a spicy, cheesy filling made with corn, onion, garlic, chipotle chile, black olives, mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, and vegetarian chicken pieces. All of these ingredients are stuffed inside a no-yeast vegan pizza crust and baked to golden perfection. The result is a flavorful and comforting dinner that's perfect for a lazy weekend night or a fun dinner party with friends. This calzone recipe is also a great way to sneak in more vegetables and plant-based protein into your diet.

Instructions

1.Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetarian chicken pieces and stir until browned.
2.Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the cooked corn, onion, garlic, chipotle chile, black olives, and mushrooms. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
3.Add the marinated artichoke hearts to the skillet and stir until combined. Set aside.
4.Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll out the pizza crust and place it on a baking sheet.
5.Spread the marinara sauce on one half of the pizza crust. Layer the vegetable mixture and vegan cheese on top of the sauce.
6.Fold the other half of the pizza crust over the top of the vegetable and cheese mixture to form a calzone.
7.Bake the calzone for 25-30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
8.Allow the calzone to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This spicy, cheesy calzone is a delicious twist on traditional pizza night.
It’s also vegan, making it a great option for plant-based eaters.

Using vegetarian chicken pieces adds a hearty texture to the dish.

CONS

The vegetable mixture can be somewhat time-consuming to prepare, so this recipe may not be ideal for busy weeknights.

If you’re not a fan of spicy food, this calzone may not be for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This calzone is high in protein and fiber from the vegetable and vegetarian chicken mixture. It’s also cholesterol-free thanks to the vegan cheese.
The garlic and black olives in this recipe have been linked to supporting cardiovascular health, while the chipotle chile can aid in digestion and help boost metabolism.

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